Gastroscopy GASTROSCOPY OVERVIEW An upper endoscopy (also called “Gastroscopy”) is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system with a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube called “endoscope”. A specialist in diseases of the digestive system (gastro-enterologist) uses endoscopy to diagnose and, sometimes, treat conditions that affect the esophagus, […]
Bronchiolitis What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is a children’s disease. It’s an infection of the lungs caused by a virus. It may cause wheezing, respiratory distress and coughing, along with trouble eating. Is bronchiolitis contagious? Who can get bronchiolitis? What are the symptoms of bronchiolitis? The first symptoms begin like a cold: stuffy nose, runny nose, […]
Newborn screening is a set of tests performed on your baby 1-3 days after birth, before leaving the hospital. These screening tests check for serious disorders, particularly for certain genetic and metabolic disorders. About 1 per 1000 babies will be diagnosed with a disorder as a result of newborn screening. A baby born with one […]
WHAT IS HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE? Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a viral infection characterized by fever and a typical rash most frequently seen on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and inside the mouth. HFMD primarily affects children younger than age 10, often those under 5 years. Children […]
Bronchoscopy WHAT IS A BRONCHOSCOPY? A bronchoscopy (or beroptic bronchoscopy) is a procedure that allows the doctor to view the respiratory tract through a beroptic tube (bronchoscope) and diagnose lung disease. This procedure also enables the doctor to collect samples of lung tissues, cells or uids. It may also be used during the treatment of […]
WHAT IS INGROWN TOENAIL? Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. The result is pain, redness, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. Ingrown toenails usually affect your big toe. WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR? See your doctor if you: CAUSES Common ingrown toenail […]
Epidural Analgesia In Labour Although childbirth is a normal and natural process, most women experience pain. If women know what is happening during labour, know what to expect, and are supported by caring family, friends and healthcare professionals, this pain is lessened. Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques such as playing favourite music often help. However, […]
The Antibiotics Stewardship Programme, one of FV’s four key quality management projects, was officially deployed in July 2017.
Adenoids And Adenoid Removal What is an Adenoidectomy (Adenoid Removal)? Adenoid removal, also called adenoidectomy, is a common surgery used to remove the adenoids. The adenoids are glands located in the roof of the mouth, behind the soft palate where the nose connects to the throat. The adenoids cannot be seen by looking into the […]
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is difficult to detect early. That’s probably because the nasopharynx isn’t easy to examine and symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma mimic those of other more common conditions. Treatment for nasopharyngeal […]
Varicose veins are not only a cosmetic issue – they can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. For the last few years, FV Hospital’s Vascular Surgery Department has been using LASER ELVeS Radial™, a versatile, easy to use system which allows minimally invasive treatment of venous diseases.
Combining surgery and endovenous intervention (stenting) to treat deep vein thrombosis is a technique introduced to Vietnam in 2015 and which few hospitals here have the capacity to perform.
